Girl Dog Names That Start With I

Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.

This cutesy nickname is best known as that of Imogene Threadgoode in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.

Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.

Ide is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it derives from the Gaelic 'Íde,' the Irish form of Ita, a revered 6th-century saint known as the 'foster mother of the saints of Ireland.' In Germanic contexts, Ide may be a shortened form of names containing the element 'id' meaning 'work' or 'labor.' The name also appears in Japanese culture with different meanings. This cross-cultural presence gives Ide a universal quality despite its brevity. The name's simplicity offers a minimalist elegance, with its single-syllable structure contrasting with today's trend toward longer names. Though uncommon in most Western countries, Ide provides a distinctive option for parents seeking a short, meaningful name with historical depth.

This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.